sushi sake

What sushi sake does

Sushi Sake is a privately held sushi restaurant chain founded in 2009 in Miami, Florida, by brothers James and Argelio Jr. Aguayo. The company operates 40+ dine-in restaurant locations across South Florida, serving Japanese and Asian-fusion cuisine including signature sushi rolls (Miami Heat Roll, Calle Ocho Roll, Dragon Roll), hibachi and teriyaki entrees, katsu, ramen, appetizers, and a full bar program with sake, Japanese-inspired cocktails, wine, and beer. Sushi Sake emphasizes daily-made signature sauces, Certified Angus Beef, fresh seafood sourcing, and a regionally-tailored menu featuring local items such as Pineapple Fried Rice and Calle Ocho Roll. The company positions itself as the '#1 Sushi Restaurant in Miami' on its homepage and runs an active 'VIP List' email program alongside third-party online ordering integration.

The business operates a dual revenue model: unit-level food and beverage sales from dine-in, takeout, and delivery (enabled through its own website and the order.online platform), plus franchise fees and ongoing royalties from new franchise locations. Menu pricing spans from approximately $3 beverages and $7-11 fried rice at the low end to $185 party platters and $267 premium sake bottles at the high end, with a separate lower-priced weekday lunch menu (Monday-Friday, 11am-3pm) operating alongside full dinner service. The underlying technology is traditional Japanese culinary preparation rather than proprietary software, with no mobile app, no AI/ML systems, and no disclosed digital infrastructure beyond standard e-commerce ordering.

Sushi Sake's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer restaurant operations with a franchise channel targeting entrepreneurial restaurateurs and self-described 'passionate sushi lovers.' The franchise offering emphasizes low initial investment, hands-on training, ongoing corporate support, and a stated 6-12 month site opening timeline. The company is actively soliciting franchisees for national expansion beyond its South Florida stronghold, though specific expansion geography, franchisee counts, unit-level economics, and system-wide financials have not been publicly disclosed.

Name

sushi sake

Legal name

Sushi Sake

Website

https://sushisakemiami.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Sushi Sake is a privately held Miami-based sushi restaurant chain operating 40+ dine-in locations across South Florida, offering Japanese cuisine and Asian-fusion menu items alongside a national franchise program targeting entrepreneurial restaurateurs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sushi Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (72232)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Store Sushi & Asian Prepared Foods (CRAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prepared Meat & Seafood Entrées with Sides (Complete Meals) (AFANAFAI), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA)

Keywords

• Sushi restaurant
• Japanese cuisine
• Asian fusion dining
• Restaurant franchise
• Casual dining services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders featuring sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, and other Asian cuisine items. Revenue is generated through unit-level restaurant sales.
2. Franchise Fees and Royalties: The company generates revenue from franchise initial investment fees and ongoing royalties from franchisees. They offer franchising opportunities with low initial investment and hands-on training in a supportive environment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sushi Sake operates a sushi restaurant chain in South Florida, providing dine-in service, takeout, delivery, and franchise opportunities centered on sushi and Japanese cuisine.

Product overview

Sushi Sake is a South Florida-based sushi restaurant chain offering a unified dining experience centered on Japanese cuisine. The product portfolio consists of signature sushi rolls (Angel Roll, Miami Heat Roll, Calle Ocho Roll), hibachi and teriyaki entrees, katsu dinners, noodles, soups, salads, appetizers, desserts, and a dedicated kids menu. The menu also includes a full bar with sake selections, Japanese-inspired cocktails, wine, and beer. The company operates on a franchise model with 40+ locations throughout South Florida, offering franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs. Daily specials and lunch/dinner menus can be ordered for delivery or takeout.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Blue Sushi Sake Grill: Midwest sushi restaurant chain with strong sake program, signature rolls, and modern casual ambiance. Comparable in menu structure (sushi-forward with Asian accents), target demographic, and multi-unit regional operator model.
• Sushi Maki: Miami-based sushi restaurant chain offering similar Japanese and Asian fusion menus across multiple South Florida locations. Most directly comparable due to overlapping Florida geography, comparable casual-sushi positioning, and similar dine-in/takeout model.
• RA Sushi Bar & Grill: Multi-unit sushi and Asian fusion casual-dining chain with broad menu of sushi rolls, hibachi, and cocktails. Closely comparable in offering mix, price point, and casual-dining ambiance targeting similar young-professional and family segments.
• Sushi Zushi: Regional sushi and Asian fusion restaurant group operating multiple locations with similar dine-in, takeout, and sushi-roll-heavy menus. Comparable in casual upscale positioning, multi-city footprint, and franchise-style unit expansion.
• Sushi Roku: Multi-location upscale sushi and Japanese restaurant group in California with similar modern, design-forward dining rooms and signature roll programs. Comparable in menu composition, beverage program, and franchise-style unit expansion.

Broad incumbents

• Benihana: National Japanese hibachi restaurant chain offering teppanyaki-style dining. Comparable in hibachi-entree offerings and Japanese-cuisine positioning, but differentiated by interactive tableside cooking experience and broader national footprint.
• Nobu Restaurants: Global upscale Japanese restaurant brand offering premium sushi and Japanese cuisine. Comparable in sushi and sake-led positioning but at significantly higher price points and white-tablecloth service versus Sushi Sake's casual dining model.
• P.F. Chang's: National full-service Asian restaurant chain with broader Pan-Asian menu including sushi, lettuce wraps, and wok dishes. Comparable in casual Asian-dining positioning but operates at much larger scale with a wider menu and corporate-store model.

Emerging players

• Kura Sushi: Tech-enabled conveyor-belt sushi chain rapidly expanding across the U.S. with a similar value-oriented casual positioning but differentiated by automation and price-point. Comparable sushi-centric offering with a different service format.

Regional players

• Sushi Boss: Regional sushi restaurant chain operating in select U.S. markets with similar casual sushi and Asian fusion menu. Comparable in offering but operates in different geographies than Sushi Sake's Florida base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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